How much exercise is needed?
Hello,
We have three cocker spaniels. One 12 years old, one 2 and one 1. The old man of the group is not interested in to much exercise but the two young ones particularly the one year old are always raring to go.
I am disabled and can't really walk up hills or great distances. I purchased a "Chuck-it" ball thrower and throw the ball about a 1/2 hour or so twice a day sometimes more. They are addicted to it and would just keep going until they dropped. I throw it so the ball goes fast and low like chasing a rabbit and they both run full out trying to be the one that gets it. The ball probably goes 30 yards or so on each toss.
Is this an acceptable replacement for walking them? Am I doing it often enough?
I want them to get enough exercise even though I can't walk them.
Thanks!
Dave
We have three cocker spaniels. One 12 years old, one 2 and one 1. The old man of the group is not interested in to much exercise but the two young ones particularly the one year old are always raring to go.
I am disabled and can't really walk up hills or great distances. I purchased a "Chuck-it" ball thrower and throw the ball about a 1/2 hour or so twice a day sometimes more. They are addicted to it and would just keep going until they dropped. I throw it so the ball goes fast and low like chasing a rabbit and they both run full out trying to be the one that gets it. The ball probably goes 30 yards or so on each toss.
Is this an acceptable replacement for walking them? Am I doing it often enough?
I want them to get enough exercise even though I can't walk them.
Thanks!
Dave
